Olicana Historical Society
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The Olicana Historical Society, which is affiliated to the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society, arranges an annual winter programme of lectures on a variety of subjects of both general and local historical interest.
Meetings are being held in The Clarke Foley Centre Cunliffe Road ,Ilkley, The third Thursday of the month September to May starting at 7.30pm.
Next Talk Thursday 21st of April
" New Light on the Dark Ages in North Craven" by Dr. David Johnson
to be followed by the AGM
Talk in May Thursday 19th
Lead, Leats , Mines and Mills: Lead Mining in Upper Wharfedale by Mark Woronowski and Shirley Everett
In summer a programme of visits is arranged for members. Where possible these visits are linked to the winter lectures.
Members can also use the facilities of the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society in Leeds.
The annual subscription is £10. Non-members are welcome at the lectures. The cost for a non-member is £3 per lecture.
For further information contact:
The Hon Secretary
John Cruse,
3 Ellicott Court,
Park Road,
Menston,
LS29 6PA
(Tel 01943 870952)
or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2021- 2022 Lecture Programme
2021 |
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16 September |
Reformation & Resistance in 16th Century Yorkshire Helen Frisby 6th May Foster Pickles Memorial Lecture To be held in The Sanctuary, Christchurch, The Grove Free Lecture |
| 21 October |
Survey in Middleton Woods Chris Atkinson |
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18 November |
The History of Farm Cheese Andy Swinscoe |
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16 December |
Otley's Teutonic Links Shirley Wise |
2022
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Re-arranged for 19th May |
Lead, Leats, Mines & Mills : Lead & Coal Mining in Upper Wharfedale Mark Woronowski & Shirley Everett |
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17 February |
Yeadon - Above and beyond Ken Cothliff |
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17 March |
"Old Flames - Firing Steam Locomotives across the Pennines" Granville Dobson |
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21 April |
"New Light on the Dark Ages" in North Craven David Johnson The 67th AGM |